Thread: how do you translate "virtually"?

Hi all,
I need help translating this word, which I don't think should be translated as ""virtualmente" since it makes no sense in Spanish.

The site remained *virtually* untouched for many years until archaeologist XX explored it in 1897.

According to RAE, "virtualmente" means De un modo virtual, en potencia, con frecuencia opuesto a actual o efectivamente. And there are other meanings that don't make sense in this context either.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Hi Andrea,
I would translate virtually as "prácticamente".
"El lugar quedó prácticamente intacto por muchos años hasta que..."

Hope it helps!

Originally Posted by mvictoria

"El lugar quedó prácticamente intacto por muchos años hasta que..."

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Saludos a las dos.

Xóchitl

me alegro, Xóchitl! AndreaP, cómo lo resolviste al final?

Thank you both for your replies. I used "prácticamente". I think this is a one of the typical false cognates that can't be translated literally, but I couldn't figure out the word in Spanish.
Thanks again!